With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Masur Dal was quoted at ₹7,890 per quintal in Meerut APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Masur Dal markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Meerut APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,890
- Lowest Price Today₹7,890
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,890
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMasur Dal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 23.6% below the period average and just 46.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Masur Dal rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Meerut APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Birbhum APMC Leader | ₹13,800 |
| 2 Siliguri APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹12,451 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 5 Bishenpur APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 6 Pandua APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 7 English Bazar APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 8 Habra APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Imphal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC | ₹10,200 |
| 11 Bankura Sadar APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 12 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,860 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,940 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Masur Dal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Masur Dal prices at Meerut APMC ranged between ₹7,890 and ₹14,658, with the average around ₹10,328. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,890 | ₹7,890 | ₹7,890 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,881 | ₹9,881 | ₹9,881 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,015 | ₹9,015 | ₹9,015 |
| 29 Jun | ₹14,658 | ₹14,658 | ₹14,658 |
| 16 Jun | ₹10,195 | ₹10,195 | ₹10,195 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Masur Dal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Meerut APMC posted this Masur Dal rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.